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Reform, to minimize litigation, 

eliminate ambiguity, and reduce 

burden. 

Protection of Children 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Executive Order 13045, 

Protection of Children from 

Environmental Health Risks and Safety 

Risks. This rule is not an economically 

significant rule and does not create an 

environmental risk to health or risk to 

safety that may disproportionately affect 

children. 

Indian Tribal Governments 

This proposed rule does not have 

tribal implications under Executive 

Order 13175, Consultation and 

Coordination with Indian Tribal 

Governments, because it does not have 

a substantial direct effect on one or 

more Indian tribes, on the relationship 

between the Federal Government and 

Indian tribes, or on the distribution of 

power and responsibilities between the 

Federal Government and Indian tribes. 

Energy Effects 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Executive Order 13211, Actions 

Concerning Regulations That 

Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 

Distribution, or Use. We have 

determined that it is not a ‘‘significant 

energy action’’ under that order because 

it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’

under Executive Order 12866 and is not 

likely to have a significant adverse effect 

on the supply, distribution, or use of 

energy. The Administrator of the Office 

of Information and Regulatory Affairs 

has not designated it as a significant 

energy action. Therefore, it does not 

require a Statement of Energy Effects 

under Executive Order 13211. 

Technical Standards 

The National Technology Transfer 

and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 

U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use 

voluntary consensus standards in their 

regulatory activities unless the agency 

provides Congress, through the Office of 

Management and Budget, with an 

explanation of why using these 

standards would be inconsistent with 

applicable law or otherwise impractical. 

Voluntary consensus standards are 

technical standards (e.g., specifications 

of materials, performance, design, or 

operation; test methods; sampling 

procedures; and related management 

systems practices) that are developed or 

adopted by voluntary consensus 

standards bodies. 

This proposed rule does not use 

technical standards. Therefore, we did 

not consider the use of voluntary 

consensus standards. 

Environment 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Commandant Instruction 

M16475.lD and Department of 

Homeland Security Management 

Directive 5100.1, which guide the Coast 

Guard in complying with the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and 

have made a preliminary determination 

that there are no factors in this case that 

would limit the use of a categorical 

exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the 

Instruction. Therefore, we believe that 

this rule should be categorically 

excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph 

(34)(g), of the Instruction, from further 

environmental documentation. 

A preliminary ‘‘Environmental 

Analysis Check List’’ is available in the 

docket where indicated under 

ADDRESSES. Comments on this section 

will be considered before we make the 

final decision on whether to 

categorically exclude this rule from 

further environmental review. 

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 

Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation 

(water), Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements, Security measures, 

Waterways. 

For the reasons discussed in the 

preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to 

amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows: 

PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION 

AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 

1. The authority citation for part 165 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. 

Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 

1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6 and 160.5; Pub. L. 

107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of 

Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 

2. Add temporary § 165.T05–030 to 

read as follows: 

§ 165.T05–030 Safety zone; North Atlantic 

Ocean, Avalon, New Jersey. 

(a) Regulated area. The safety zone 

includes coastal waters in the vicinity of 

the shoreline at Avalon, New Jersey. 

The safety zone area includes all waters 

within a 500 yard radius from latitude 

39°05′31′′ N, 074°43′00′′ W. All 

coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983. 

(b) Definitions. As used in this 

section: 

(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander 

means a commissioned, warrant, or 

petty officer of the Coast Guard who has 

been designated by the Commander, 

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay. 

(2) Official Patrol means any vessel 

assigned or approved by Commander, 

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay with 

a commissioned, warrant, or petty 

officer on board and displaying a Coast 

Guard ensign. 

(c) Regulations. 

(1) Except for persons or vessels 

authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol 

Commander, no person or vessel may 

enter or remain in the regulated area. 

(2) The operator of any vessel in the 

regulated area shall: 

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when 

directed to do so by any Official Patrol. 

(ii) Proceed as directed by any official 

patrol. 

(d) Enforcement period. This section 

will be enforced from 5 p.m. to 10:30 

p.m. on July 6, 2007. 

Dated: March 27, 2007. 

David L. Scott, 

Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the 

Port, Sector Delaware Bay. 

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BILLING CODE 4910–15–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

33 CFR Part 165 

[CGD05–07–037] 

RIN 1625–AA00 

Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, 

Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. 

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to 

establish a temporary safety zone upon 

certain waters of the Patuxent River 

during a fireworks display. This action 

is necessary to provide for the safety of 

life on navigable waters during a 

fireworks display launched from a 

barge, located near Solomons, in Calvert 

County, Maryland. This action will 

restrict vessel traffic in a portion of the 

Patuxent River. 

DATES: Comments and related material 

must reach the Coast Guard on or before 

May 11, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: You may mail comments 

and related material to Commander, 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, 2401 

Hawkins Point Road, Building 70, 

Waterways Management Division, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21226–1791. Coast 

Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways 

Management Division, maintains the 

public docket for this rulemaking. 

Comments and material received from 

the public, as well as documents 

indicated in this preamble as being 

available in the docket, will become part 


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of this docket and will be available for 

inspection or copying at Commander, 

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, 2401 

Hawkins Point Road, Building 70, 

Waterways Management Division, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21226–1791, 

between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Ronald L. Houck, at Coast Guard Sector 

Baltimore, Waterways Management 

Division, at telephone number (410) 

576–2674 or (410) 576–2693. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Request for Comments 

We encourage you to participate in 

this rulemaking by submitting 

comments and related material. If you 

do so, please include your name and 

address, identify the docket number for 

this rulemaking (CGD05–07–037), 

indicate the specific section of this 

document to which each comment 

applies, and give the reason for each 

comment. Please submit all comments 

and related material in an unbound 

format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, 

suitable for copying. If you would like 

to know they reached us, please enclose 

a stamped, self-addressed postcard or 

envelope. We will consider all 

comments and material received during 

the comment period. We may change 

this proposed rule in view of them. 

Public Meeting 

We do not now plan to hold a public 

meeting. But you may submit a request 

for a meeting by writing to Coast Guard 

Sector Baltimore, Waterways 

Management Division, at the address 

under ADDRESSES explaining why one 

would be beneficial. If we determine 

that one would aid this rulemaking, we 

will hold one at a time and place 

announced by a later notice in the 

Federal Register. 

Background and Purpose 

Each year, thousands of spectators 

attend outdoor fireworks displays 

discharged from vessels or floating 

platforms on or near the navigable 

waters of the United States. Accidental 

discharge of fireworks and falling hot 

embers are a safety concern during such 

events. The Coast Guard has the 

authority to impose appropriate controls 

on marine events that may pose a threat 

to persons, vessels and facilities under 

its jurisdiction. The Coast Guard 

proposes to establish a safety zone that 

will be enforced during a fireworks 

display held over the Patuxent River, 

near Solomons, in Calvert County, 

Maryland. The proposed rule is needed 

to control movement through a portion 

of the waterway that is expected to be 

populated by vessels seeking to view the 

fireworks display. 

Discussion of Proposed Rule 

On July 4, 2007, the Solomons Island 

Business Association, will sponsor an 

Independence Day celebration fireworks 

display launched from two adjoining 

barges located on the Patuxent River 

near Solomons, in Calvert County, 

Maryland. The planned event includes 

an aerial fireworks display beginning at 

9 p.m. Due to the need for vessel control 

during the fireworks display, vessel 

traffic will be restricted to provide for 

the safety of spectators and transiting 

vessels. 

The purpose of this rule is to promote 

maritime safety, and to protect the 

environment and mariners transiting the 

area from the potential hazards due to 

falling embers or other debris associated 

with a fireworks display from a barge. 

This rule proposes to establish a safety 

zone on the waters of the Patuxent 

River, within a radius of 400 yards 

around a fireworks barge, which will be 

located at position latitude 38°19′03.0′′ 

N, longitude 076°26′07.6′′ W. The Coast 

Guard anticipates a large recreational 

boating spectator fleet during this event. 

The rule will impact the movement of 

all vessels operating in a specified area 

of the Patuxent River. Interference with 

normal port operations is unlikely; 

however, if required, will be kept to the 

minimum considered necessary to 

ensure the safety of life on the navigable 

waters immediately before, during, and 

after the scheduled event. 

Regulatory Evaluation 

This proposed rule is not a 

‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 

section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, 

Regulatory Planning and Review, and 

does not require an assessment of 

potential costs and benefits under 

section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office 

of Management and Budget has not 

reviewed it under that Order. 

We expect the economic impact of 

this proposed rule to be so minimal that 

a full Regulatory Evaluation is 

unnecessary. The safety zone will be in 

effect for only two and one-half hours 

on one day of the year, commercial 

traffic in the area is limited, and vessels 

not constrained by their draft may 

proceed safely around the safety zone. 

Small Entities 

Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act 

(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered 

whether this proposed rule would have 

a significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities. 

The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises 

small businesses, not-for-profit 

organizations that are independently 

owned and operated and are not 

dominant in their fields, and 

governmental jurisdictions with 

populations of less than 50,000. 

The Coast Guard certifies under 5 

U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule 

would not have a significant economic 

impact on a substantial number of small 

entities: The owners or operators of 

vessels intending to operate, remain or 

anchor within certain waters of the 

Patuxent River, within a radius of 400 

yards around a fireworks barge located 

at position latitude 38°19′03.0′′ N, 

longitude 076°26′07.6′′ W, from 7:30 

p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4, 2007, and if 

necessary due to inclement weather, 

from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5, 

2007. This safety zone will not have a 

significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities for 

the following reasons. This rule will be 

in effect for two and one-half hours, 

commercial vessel traffic in this area is 

limited, vessels not constrained by their 

draft may proceed safely around the 

safety zone, and the Coast Guard will 

issue maritime advisories widely 

available to users of the river before the 

effective period. 

If you think that your business, 

organization, or governmental 

jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity 

and that this rule would have a 

significant economic impact on it, 

please submit a comment (see 

ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it 

qualifies and how and to what degree 

this rule would economically affect it. 

Assistance for Small Entities 

Under section 213(a) of the Small 

Business Regulatory Enforcement 

Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121), 

we want to assist small entities in 

understanding this proposed rule so that 

they can better evaluate its effects on 

them and participate in the rulemaking. 

If the rule would affect your small 

business, organization, or governmental 

jurisdiction and you have questions 

concerning its provisions or options for 

compliance, please contact Coast Guard 

Sector Baltimore, Waterways 

Management Division, at telephone 

number (410) 576–2674. The Coast 

Guard will not retaliate against small 

entities that question or complain about 

this rule or any policy or action of the 

Coast Guard. 

Collection of Information 

This proposed rule would call for no 

new collection of information under the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 

U.S.C. 3501–3520.). 


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Federalism 

A rule has implications for federalism 

under Executive Order 13132, 

Federalism, if it has a substantial direct 

effect on State or local governments and 

would either preempt State law or 

impose a substantial direct cost of 

compliance on them. We have analyzed 

this proposed rule under that Order and 

have determined that it does not have 

implications for federalism. 

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 

of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires 

Federal agencies to assess the effects of 

their discretionary regulatory actions. In 

particular, the Act addresses actions 

that may result in the expenditure by a 

State, local, or tribal government, in the 

aggregate, or by the private sector of 

$100,000,000 or more in any one year. 

Though this proposed rule would not 

result in such an expenditure, we do 

discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere 

in this preamble. 

Taking of Private Property 

This proposed rule would not effect a 

taking of private property or otherwise 

have taking implications under 

Executive Order 12630, Governmental 

Actions and Interference with 

Constitutionally Protected Property 

Rights. 

Civil Justice Reform 

This proposed rule meets applicable 

standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of 

Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice 

Reform, to minimize litigation, 

eliminate ambiguity, and reduce 

burden. 

Protection of Children 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Executive Order 13045, 

Protection of Children from 

Environmental Health Risks and Safety 

Risks. This rule is not an economically 

significant rule and would not create an 

environmental risk to health or risk to 

safety that might disproportionately 

affect children. 

Indian Tribal Governments 

This proposed rule does not have 

tribal implications under Executive 

Order 13175, Consultation and 

Coordination with Indian Tribal 

Governments, because it would not have 

a substantial direct effect on one or 

more Indian tribes, on the relationship 

between the Federal Government and 

Indian tribes, or on the distribution of 

power and responsibilities between the 

Federal Government and Indian tribes. 

Energy Effects 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Executive Order 13211, Actions 

Concerning Regulations That 

Significantly Affect Energy Supply, 

Distribution, or Use. We have 

determined that it is not a ‘‘significant 

energy action’’ under that order because 

it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’

under Executive Order 12866 and is not 

likely to have a significant adverse effect 

on the supply, distribution, or use of 

energy. The Administrator of the Office 

of Information and Regulatory Affairs 

has not designated it as a significant 

energy action. Therefore, it does not 

require a Statement of Energy Effects 

under Executive Order 13211. 

Technical Standards 

The National Technology Transfer 

and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 

U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use 

voluntary consensus standards in their 

regulatory activities unless the agency 

provides Congress, through the Office of 

Management and Budget, with an 

explanation of why using these 

standards would be inconsistent with 

applicable law or otherwise impractical. 

Voluntary consensus standards are 

technical standards (e.g., specifications 

of materials, performance, design, or 

operation; test methods; sampling 

procedures; and related management 

systems practices) that are developed or 

adopted by voluntary consensus 

standards bodies. 

This proposed rule does not use 

technical standards. Therefore, we did 

not consider the use of voluntary 

consensus standards. 

Environment 

We have analyzed this proposed rule 

under Commandant Instruction 

M16475.lD and Department of 

Homeland Security Management 

Directive 5100.1, which guide the Coast 

Guard in complying with the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and 

have made a preliminary determination 

that there are no factors in this case that 

would limit the use of a categorical 

exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the 

Instruction. Therefore, we believe that 

this rule should be categorically 

excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph 

(34)(g), of the Instruction, from further 

environmental documentation. This rule 

establishes a safety zone. 

A preliminary ‘‘Environmental 

Analysis Check List’’ will be available 

in the docket where indicated under 

ADDRESSES. Comments on this section 

will be considered before we make the 

final decision on whether this rule 

should be categorically excluded from 

further environmental review. 

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 

Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation 

(water), Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements, Security measures, 

Waterways. 

For the reasons discussed in the 

preamble, the Coast Guard proposes to 

amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows: 

PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION 

AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 

1. The authority citation for part 165 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. 

Chapter 701; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 

1.05–1(g), 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5; Pub. L. 

107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of 

Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 

2. Add temporary § 165.T05–037 to 

read as follows: 

§ 165.T05–037 Safety zone; Fireworks 

display, Patuxent River, Calvert County, 

MD. 

(a) Location. The following area is a 

safety zone: All waters of the Patuxent 

River near Solomons, in Calvert County, 

Maryland, surface to bottom, within a 

radius of 400 yards around a fireworks 

barge which will be located at position 

latitude 38°19′03.0′′ N, longitude 

076°26′07.6′′ W. All coordinates 

reference Datum NAD 1983. 

(b) Definition. The Captain of the Port 

Baltimore means the Commander, Coast 

Guard Sector Baltimore or any Coast 

Guard commissioned, warrant or petty 

officer who has been authorized by the 

Captain of the Port to act on his behalf. 

(c) Regulations. The general 

regulations governing safety zones, 

found in Sec. 165.23, apply to the safety 

zone described in paragraph (a) of this 

section. 

(1) All vessels and persons are 

prohibited from entering this zone, 

except as authorized by the Captain of 

the Port, Baltimore, Maryland. 

(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry 

into or passage within the zone must 

request authorization from the Captain 

of the Port or his designated 

representative by telephone at (410) 

576–2693 or by marine band radio on 

VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz). 

(3) All Coast Guard vessels enforcing 

this safety zone can be contacted on 

marine band radio VHF channel 16 

(156.8 MHz). 

(4) The operator of any vessel within 

or in the immediate vicinity of this 

safety zone shall: 

(i) Stop the vessel immediately upon 

being directed to do so by any 

commissioned, warrant or petty officer 


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on board a vessel displaying a Coast 

Guard Ensign, and 

(ii) Proceed as directed by any 

commissioned, warrant or petty officer 

on board a vessel displaying a Coast 

Guard Ensign. 

(d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast 

Guard may be assisted in the patrol and 

enforcement of the zone by Federal, 

State and local agencies. 

(e) Enforcement period. This section 

will be enforced from 7:30 p.m. to 10 

p.m. on July 4, 2007, and if necessary 

due to inclement weather, from 7:30 

p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5, 2007. 

Dated: April 2, 2007. 

Jonathan C. Burton, 

Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting 

Captain of the Port, Baltimore, Maryland. 

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BILLING CODE 4910–15–P 

ARCHITECTURAL AND 

TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS 

COMPLIANCE BOARD 

36 CFR Part 1192 

[Docket No. 2007–1] 

RIN 3014–AA38 

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Accessibility Guidelines for 

Transportation Vehicles 

AGENCY: Architectural and 

Transportation Barriers Compliance 

Board. 

ACTION: Availability of draft revisions to 

guidelines. 

SUMMARY: The Architectural and 

Transportation Barriers Compliance 

Board (Access Board) has placed in the 

docket and on its web site for public 

review and comment draft revisions to 

the Americans with Disabilities Act 

(ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for 

Transportation Vehicles. The draft 

revisions to the guidelines cover only 

buses, vans and similar vehicles. Draft 

revisions to the guidelines for other 

modes will be issued later. Comments 

will be accepted on the draft revisions 

to the guidelines, and the Access Board 

will consider those comments prior to 

issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking 

to update the guidelines. 

DATES: Comments on the draft revisions 

to the guidelines must be received by 

June 11, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to 

Docket 2007–1, Office of Technical and 

Informational Services, Architectural 

and Transportation Barriers Compliance 

Board, 1331 F Street, NW., suite 1000, 

Washington, DC 20004–1111. E-mail 

comments should be sent to 

cannon@access-board.gov. Comments 

sent by e-mail will be considered only 

if they contain the full name and 

address of the sender in the text. 

Comments will be available for 

inspection at the above address from 9 

a.m. to 5 p.m. on regular business days. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Dennis Cannon, Office of Technical and 

Information Services, Architectural and 

Transportation Barriers Compliance 

Board, 1331 F Street, NW., suite 1000, 

Washington DC 20004–1111. Telephone 

number: (202) 272–0015 (voice); (202) 

272–0082 (TTY). Electronic mail 

address: cannon@access-board.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 1991, 

the Architectural and Transportation 

Barriers Compliance Board (Access 

Board) issued the Americans with 

Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility 

Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles, 

which is codified at 36 CFR part 1192. 

The guidelines have not been updated 

since they were issued, except for 

modifications for over-the-road buses in 

1994. The Access Board is beginning the 

process of updating the guidelines by 

publishing draft revisions to subparts A 

and B of 36 CFR part 1192, which 

contain general provisions and cover 

buses, vans and similar vehicles. Draft 

revisions to other subparts, which cover 

other modes, will be available later. 

Changes are proposed to accommodate 

new technology and vehicles, and new 

system designs, particularly Bus Rapid 

Transit. 

Subsequent to issuance of the 

guidelines in 1991, the National 

Highway Traffic Safety Administration 

(NHTSA) issued regulations for vehicle 

lifts. The Access Board will coordinate 

its rulemaking with NHTSA to ensure 

consistency. 

The Access Board is making the draft 

revisions to the guidelines and 

supplemental information available for 

public review and comment prior to 

issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking 

to update the guidelines. Comments on 

the draft revisions to the guidelines will 

be considered by the Access Board in 

developing the notice of proposed 

rulemaking to update the guidelines, 

which will also be open for public 

comment. The draft revisions to the 

guidelines and supplementary 

information are available on the Access 

Board’s Internet site (http://www.accessboard.gov/vguidedraft.htm). You may 

also obtain a copy of the draft guidelines 

and supplementary information by 

contacting the Access Board at (202) 

272–0080. Persons using a TTY should 

call (202) 272–0082. The documents are 

available in alternate formats upon 

request. Persons who want a copy in an 

alternate format should specify the type 

of format (cassette tape, Braille, large 

print, or ASCII disk.) 

James J. Raggio, 

General Counsel. 

[FR Doc. E7–6722 Filed 4–10–07; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 8150–01–P 

POSTAL SERVICE 

39 CFR Part 111 

New Standards for Periodicals Mailing 

Services 

AGENCY: Postal Service. 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: This proposed rule provides 

the revisions to Mailing Standards of 

the United States Postal Service, 

Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) that we 

propose to adopt in support of the new 

Periodicals pricing and price structure 

to be implemented on July 15, 2007. 

The new prices will enhance 

efficiency, offer more choices, and better 

ensure that all types of Periodicals mail 

cover their costs. Periodicals mailers 

will have new incentives to use efficient 

containers and bundles, and 

copalletization will become a 

permanent offering to encourage more 

publishers to combine mailings. We also 

add new prices for the editorial portion 

of a mailing to give mailers of higheditorial-content publications access to 

lower destination entry rates. 

DATES: We must receive your comments 

on or before April 25, 2007. 

ADDRESSES: Mail or deliver written 

comments to the Manager, Mailing 

Standards, U.S. Postal Service, 475 

L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Room 3436, 

Washington, DC 20260–3436. You may 

inspect and photocopy all written 

comments at USPS Headquarters 

Library, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., 11th 

Floor N., Washington, DC, between 9 

a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 

Friday. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel 

Walker, 202–268–7266; or Carrie Witt, 

202–268–7279. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 

14, 2007, the Postal Service will adopt 

new prices and mailing standards to 

support the majority of the Docket No. 

R2006–1 pricing change recommended 

by the Postal Regulatory Commission 

and accepted by the Governors of the 

United States Postal Service. The Postal 

Service Board of Governors is delaying 

the implementation of new Periodicals 

prices and mailing standards until July 

15, 2007, to give postal employees and 


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